The Writing Room
Anne holds an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and enjoys working with writers through teaching, mentoring and editing.
Craft articles
All a Matter of Perspective
What do we really mean by ‘perspective’ in fiction? A look at who’s telling the story, when they’re telling it, and how close the reader sits to the character.
An Introduction to Psychic Distance
A guide to psychic distance — the sliding scale between a distant, narrator-led view of a character and complete immersion inside their head.
Keeping the Reader Close
Practical tools for holding a reader tight to a character’s perspective — from pronouns and emotion to dialogue and the passing of time.
Questions, questions…
On the narrative questions that keep readers turning pages — how openly to ask them, when to answer them, and whether every one needs resolving.
Tutoring and editorial services
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